HTC’s Touch Viva does low-end for the discerning user
If you can get over the lack of 3G data, coupled with the presence of Windows Mobile, the HTC Touch Viva starts to look more than a little appealing…we suppose. Launching exclusively on T-Mobile Europe where it will be branded as the MDA Basic, the Touch Viva is a down market handset with a decidedly impressive spec sheet. Sporting a 2MP camera, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Wi-Fi, GPS, MicroSD slot, TouchFlo 2D, and an impressive 8 hours of talk time, the Touch Viva can be had for a lowly 4.95 Euro, which works out to a lowly $6.47. Not too shabby. Sure, you won’t be carrying around much of a conversation pieve, and we can think of about a hundred dozen other options that are more to our liking, but if economy and function are you primary concerns (in that order, of course), then the Touch Viva might be worth a look. We wouldn’t hold our breath for an American release, but the Quad-Band EDGE support should make for an affordable Ebay jump if your heart so desires it.
conversation pieve > piece
Big pass on this device, good for emerging markets I guess, but the typo was more interesting than this phone haha.
And its released for E6.50, aka $12.00USD, and its not available in the USA, but if it was, I GUARANTEE it will go for $149.99! WHAT A FUCKING RIP OFF
the reason this would be 150$ in america is because americans are just getting acquainted with high end smartphones…
well thats what i think
wow. everyone hates everything. nice. but what if some other people felt differently – i’m not saying anyone would actually have the nerve to ‘like’ something that we’ve all agreed to hate – but just what if…
Yeah, it’s low end but it’s kind of nice to see something akin to the smartphones of 2 years ago making it to the budget market. The lack of 3G and keyboard hold it back from being a great smartphone but for someone on a budget that wants Exchange, GPS, media playback and web (albeit at 2g speeds) it ain’t bad for under ten bucks.
not bad for an entry level phone. For tmob.
8 hours? I have the original Touch and within 6 months from getting it I am lucky to get 8 hours of stand-by time out of it.
The reason this would be $150 is because carriers are greedy, and think they can get away with charging more for 2G technology then 3G technology. HELL MOST of ATT 3G phones are cheaper then T-Mobiles 2G – hmmmmm
@ Roger A,
true but look at the cost for 3g compare to tmo service. A big jump in pricing.
Oh and the worst part about is that it dont stay connected to 3G. I just switch to att and about to go back to tmo. death star sucks balls. cant even get a signal at my job but everyone else who have tmo can. fuck up much? yes